Code: 9AHS701

III B. Tech II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to EEE & ECC) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 2 3 4 What are the social responsibilities of a manager in twenty first century? Explain the significance and advantages of committee organization. What factors do you keep in mind while developing a suitable plant layout? Explain the concepts of product mix and product line. State the reasons for producing different products by a multi-product firm. (a) (b) Is personnel manager line or staff manager? Support your answer with an example. Explain in brief how globalization enhanced the need for the HRM function. Write short notes on: (a) Dummy activity. (b) Crashing the Network. (c) Three time estimates of PERT. (d) Slack and floats. (a) (b) Distinguish between strategic planning, tactical planning and operational planning. What is SWOT analysis? Explain the process of SWOT analysis. What are the objectives of MRP? Explain how each of these objectives is achieved.

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Code: 9AHS701

III B. Tech II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to EEE & ECC) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 2 (a) (b) 3 4 5 (a) (b) 6 (a) (b) 7 (a) (b) 8 Define management. State the important characteristics of management. Write short notes on: What is meant by departmentation and decentralization? Distinguish between formal and informal organization. Explain the concept of SQC. Explain how you can construct control charts for the variables. Define channels of distribution. State its functions. Write a note on recruitment and selection. Discuss wage and salary administration. Discuss the uses of PERT for planning, scheduling and controlling of projects. Write a note on Fulkersons principle. What do you understand by strategic business unit? Discuss its role and relevance in corporate planning. What do you understand by SWOT analysis? Is re-engineering another fad or does it offers something of lasting value?

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Code: 9AHS701

III B. Tech II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to EEE & ECC) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 2 3 4 5 (a) (b) 6 (a) (b) Why is management considered as a profession and what factors make it a profession? Discuss the features of line and staff organization and illustrate their suitability. What is work study? Outline the basic procedure involved in work management. Define consumer behaviour. What is its importance in marketing? Differentiate wage and salary. Explain when each of these is admissible with example. Explore the ways by which human resources can be developed. What is cost slope? What is its significance in project crashing? Explain how you determine the probability of meeting the scheduled date of completion of a project. What are the factors of external and internal environment to be considered while formulating the strategy? What do you understand by total quality management? How does this concept differ from quality control techniques?

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Code: 9AHS701

III B. Tech II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (Common to EEE & ECC) Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 What are the objectives of management? Explain the functions of various management levels. Explain the organization structures with merits & demerits: (a) Line & Staff. (b) Functional. (c) Committee. How does the choice of the building affect lay out decisions? What are the factors that determine the choice of channels of distribution? Why do manufacturers favour intermediaries? Discuss the major functions of personnel management. Discuss the concept of job analysis. Explain the utility of PERT and CPM. What are the various time estimates used in PERT analysis? Distinguish between strategic and operational planning. Explain the process of bench marking. Is it effective in bringing organizational changes? *****

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